RupertCommunicator Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 It would appear that the top six places are sewn up without spending well beyond our means. This also goes for everyone else too. So... Should our target for next season be 7th place, winning the 'Best of the rest'? Realistic rivals - Everton and Villa are the big two. I can't see Stoke, Fulham, Sunderland or Bolton putting up a serious challenge for 7th, so we should definitely be finishing 7th-9th. I think if we spend 30 million plus we can comfortably finish 7th and perhaps in 2-3 years time challenge Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal for 4th-6th places. Unless the financial fair play rules amount to anything (which I don't think they will) the top three have it sewn up until their sugar daddies leave town. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Yes, we can finish 7th. I think that is an achievable, though by no means easy, target. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I disagree with believing it's a closed shop and I certainly don't believe we should 'aim' for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Interesting thread title Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethH Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Well we can finish 8th tomorrow so we should target higher. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 If our new striker/s can get us 15-20 goals and Ben Arfa plays his part It's very possible. I'd also not class Villa as a top 6 team any more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PENKAAA Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Wait till the summer transfer window closes and see who we have brought in first eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 We could...but we won't. It's Newcastle United ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Once again, that's all dependent upon the ambition that our owner has. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Once again, that's all dependent upon the ambition that our owner has. No excuses for Ashley this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Would this be like finishing seventh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Would this be like finishing seventh? what if one of the big six slip to mid table and another team finnish 5th. it gets very complicated. OP needs a better explanation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 a.k.a. finish seventh? What a strange thread title ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I hope we have a real go at the cup competitions next year tbh, has fucked me off seeing the likes of Birmingham, Portsmouth, Boro, Blackburn, Leicester, etc winning these things over the last decade or so while we've consistently turned our noses up at the prospect of winning a trophy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I hope we have a real go at the cup competitions next year tbh, has f***ed me off seeing the likes of Birmingham, Portsmouth, Boro, Blackburn, Leicester, etc winning these things over the last decade or so while we've consistently turned our noses up at the prospect of winning a trophy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I hope we have a real go at the cup competitions next year tbh, has f***ed me off seeing the likes of Birmingham, Portsmouth, Boro, Blackburn, Leicester, etc winning these things over the last decade or so while we've consistently turned our noses up at the prospect of winning a trophy. Agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertCommunicator Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 a.k.a. finish seventh? What a strange thread title ... Finish 7th doesn't sound as good! Plus, we need to set realistic targets, and looking at the established order of things gives us an idea of where we should try to barge into the pecking order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 A top half finish should be our main target. 7th is just about realistic but achieving that definitely depends on who we sign and squad depth and all that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I don't think we're that far behind Everton tbh. Even this season we're only 6 adrift of them. Do they have much to spend this summer? Even minus Enrique if we get 3 or 4 good signings I think we can leapfrog them. Villa will more than likely sell 2 or 3 of their big players so will be interesting to see if this year was just a blip or a sign of things to come, Bolton seem skint and again will probably lose their key centre-back. Think we'll do well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 If ~£30mil is invested wisely then yes. Massive, massive if though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I think £20m would have us there, £30m plus and I'd be looking at what Spurs are doing next season because I can't see them challenging anywhere near 4th. Well they'll be near 4th but not in terms of being close to finishing there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smith1__ Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Can we win the Premier League minus the 'Big Six' next season? Yes WE CAN!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Can we win the Premier League minus the 'Big Six' next season? Yes WE CAN!!! http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/7597/bobbuilderthumblr1.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 It's not how much we spend it's who we buy. Spaffing £30m on players who don't fit isn't as good as spending £20m on players who do. Everything is up in the air and it's impossible to answer this question. Absolutely pivotal window for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 a.k.a. finish seventh? What a strange thread title ... Finish 7th doesn't sound as good! Plus, we need to set realistic targets, and looking at the established order of things gives us an idea of where we should try to barge into the pecking order. Fair play mate. If we can sign at least one quality striker, a winger and some decent cover across midfield and defence, there is no reason for us not to be a top seven club by this time next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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